Underplayed Gems

Rad Rocket (2020)

Rad Rocket cover
Developer
Strafing Forward
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 19 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 46 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A punishing precision platformer where you constantly fail and retry, with smooth jazz and cartoon explosions accompanying the frustration.

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What players say

Players describe a precision platformer where rocket jumps are the core mechanic and a single mistake can drop you all the way back. It draws comparisons to Getting Over It, with many saying the challenge is frustrating yet rewarding, helped along by a smooth soundtrack and a steady sense of improvement.

Screenshots

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